New head coach Xabi Alonso has provided few surprises but many academy players in his squad for the tournament.

38-time Portuguese champions Benfica will open group stage play of the Club World Cup on Monday against 35-time Primera Division champions Boca Juniors of Argentina.

The summer of soccer will take a new look this year with the FIFA Club World Cup, which comes to the U.S. for the first edition of the expanded competition that will see 32 teams from around the world compete for a share of the $1 billion prize purse.

Paris Saint-Germain, who won the UEFA Champions League to cap their season earlier this month, kicked off the FIFA Club World Cup in strong fashion Sunday at the Rose Bowl in front of 80,619.

Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to win more fans following his unveiling as a new Real Madrid player.The England international joined Xabi Alonso’s side in time for the flight to the FIFA Club

Franco Mastantuono showed to be one of the best players in the world and he's now set to join Real Madrid after the Club World Cup. The head coach, Marcelo Gallardo, has the experience needed to bring the Argentinian side to success, and thanks to a talented team he can hope to make his way in the tournament.